New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James Phelps Thompson
Vanderbilt alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Pennington, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1442631
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James Phelps Thompson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1976 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Vanderbilt
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James Phelps Thompson is registered as bar number 1442631 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under James Phelps Thompson, located in Pennington, NJ, ZIP 08534. Educational background: VANDERBILT (294 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How James compares to fellow Vanderbilt alumni
Among the 214 Vanderbilt graduates in the New York register, James Phelps Thompson is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Vanderbilt alumni
Years since admission - 214 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 214 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Vanderbilt's active-bar rate
Of Vanderbilt's 294 alumni in the New York register, 62.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vanderbilt alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1442631
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- James Phelps Thompson
- City
- Pennington, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08534
- Phone
- (609) 462-7576
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James Phelps Thompson's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is James Thompson licensed?
James Thompson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James Phelps Thompson admitted to the bar?
James Phelps Thompson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did James Phelps Thompson go to law school?
James Phelps Thompson attended VANDERBILT.
What company does James Phelps Thompson work for?
James Phelps Thompson is associated with James Phelps Thompson in Pennington, NJ.
Is James Phelps Thompson in good standing?
Not currently, James Phelps Thompson's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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